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The Latest Breaking News from Qatar Airways

What would peace in the Gulf mean for airlines and passengers?

Plane Talk: Before things get better, they can only get worse

The Independent UK

Would you book flights for June via the Middle East?

TRAVEL QUESTIONS: Simon Calder answers your questions on

The Independent UK

Qatar Airways updates rules for Privilege Club 2026 amid ongoing regional crisis, provides extension to loyal flyers

Qatar Airways, one of the major and premium carriers in the Middle East has moved to clarify how Privilege Club status for its flights will be extended and renewed for the year 2026. Ever since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, the Middle Eastern airspace has been…

The Times of India

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Middle East Airports Chaos 2026: Full List of Closed vs Open Hubs Amid Iran War

Air travel across the Middle East remains in turmoil as of late March 2026, with major airports operating under severe restrictions or partial closures following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions that triggered widespread airspace shutdowns.

International Business Times

Forking out £2,000 one way in economy to Australia – is this the new normal?

TRAVEL INSIDER: In the latest Travel Insider newsletter, Simon Calder unpacks how global airspace upheaval is sending flights soaring to £2,000 to Australia, rerouting planes over unlikely regions and shaking up the future of travel

The Independent UK

The best US airlines for 2026 are revealed in prestigious industry rankings

One accolade goes to a New York-headquartered carrier that’s ‘a preferred choice among passengers seeking a balance between cost and comfort’

The Independent UK

Could Paris be the new gateway to Australia for British travellers?

Exclusive: Qantas steps up flights between Europe and Sydney as airline cashes in on Middle East shutdown

The Independent UK

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Revealed: The world’s best airlines in 2026

The winning carrier has ‘thoughtful touches’ and spacious business-class seats

The Independent UK

UK travel firm spends £1m to rescue stranded holidaymakers from Asia

Exclusive: Lancashire company Distant Journeys chartered an Airbus A350 to ferry 400 passengers home from Sri Lanka

The Independent UK

Middle East travel alert: Qatar Airways suspends services to 12 major destinations in Asia and Europe, Kolkata flights resumed

The regional tensions in the Gulf show no signs of winding down as the Iran-US-Israel conflict continues to persist. Along with affecting global trade and lives, the geopolitical situation has affected one of the most vital sectors in the Middle East, the airways.

The Times of India

How Teruel Airport in Spain became a global hub for grounded aircraft

Due to the conflict in the Gulf region, Qatar Airways has relocated 20 of its aircraft to the remote airport in eastern Spain.

Euronews

Qatar and Etihad Airways loosen loyalty programme requirements

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The Independent UK

Is Hamad International Airport Open Today? Airport in Doha Operates with Limited Flights

Hamad International Airport (DOH), Qatar's flagship global hub and home base for Qatar Airways, remains under severe operational constraints as of March 21, 2026, with scheduled commercial passenger flights heavily restricted due to the closure and partial reopening of Qatari airspace amid the escalating Middle East conflict involving Iran, the…

International Business Times

Etihad and Qatar Airways enhance loyalty programmes as Iran war impacts flights

‘The change recognises that many members have experienced disruptions to their travel plans,’ said Etihad

The Independent UK

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Middle East flights crisis: 11 answers travellers need as Iran war continues to bring travel chaos

What are the implications of flying to or through the Gulf?

The Independent UK

Which airlines are still flying to the Middle East and what happens if I fly there?

The ‘Middle East 3’ – Emirates and Etihad of the UAE and Qatar Airways – are resuming flying

Euronews

Major Gulf airlines change loyalty requirements as Iran war impacts flights

Etihad and Qatar Airways have modified their loyalty programme requirements reflecting the reduction in air travel.

International Business Times

Middle East Airports Face Ongoing Disruptions Amid Escalating Regional Conflict

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Major airports across the Middle East remain hampered by airspace restrictions, intermittent closures and security threats as a widening conflict involving Iran

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The Independent UK

I flew through Abu Dhabi’s no-go zone – here’s what happened

Exclusive: The Foreign Office says Abu Dhabi and Dubai are off-limits, but flights to and from both airports are full of UK holidaymakers. Simon Calder checked in for a flight to the ‘danger zone’ to find out what awaits them

The Independent UK

Heathrow Terminal 4 loses third of passengers as Iran war leaves airport empty

Exclusive: Cancellations by Qatar Airways, Etihad, Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways and El Al are hitting 9,000 Heathrow passengers daily

The Guardian - UK

‘DM your details’: Travellers warned of scam airline accounts as Iran war disrupts flights

Criminals exploiting Middle East crisis by targeting customers seeking help or refunds from affected carriers

The Independent UK

Can we rely on our airline to get us back safely to the UK?

TRAVEL QUESTIONS: Simon Calder answers your questions on travelling home from Cambodia, cancelled flights from Sri Lanka, choosing between refunds and rebookings, and the ETA rules for dual citizens

Fortune

How the Iran war cuts off Southeast Asia's tourism industry

Travel experts now fear that countries like Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia may soon see a dip in tourists.

The Independent UK

Pay three times more to avoid the UAE? I’ll take my chances in Abu Dhabi duty-free

TRAVEL INSIDER: In his latest newsletter, Simon Calder shares his journey from Yogyakarta to London amid Gulf tensions, reflecting on disrupted stopovers, costly detours, and the wider ways the conflict is reshaping global travel

The Times of India

Qatar news: Travel influencer drives across Doha desert to Riyadh, viral video shows escape route amid Iran vs US-Israel war

A travel influencer's viral video documents a lengthy desert journey from Doha to Riyadh by land due to flight disruptions caused by the Iran vs US-Israel war. The experience highlights how travellers are improvising escape routes, with many opting for overland travel to reach operational airports amidst widespread airspace closures…

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